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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is frequently associated with individuals who served during war times in the military. They often experience flashbacks . . .

Effort to make all Mississippi school boards elected failed this session. Another try could come in January

According to the Mississippi School Boards Association, nearly 72% of school board members in the state’s 138 school districts are . . .

SCOTUS order not expected to affect Mississippi’s new anti-abortion pill law

“Our legislation was carefully written to prohibit the unlawful sale, transfer, distribution, or prescribing of abortion-inducing drugs for the purpose . . .

Taxes must be trusted

Attitudes toward taxes depend upon who imposes them and how governments use the revenue. Modern attitudes toward taxes and tax . . .

Cletis McCarra

Cletis McCarra, 88, of Quitman, Mississippi, passed away on May 17, 2026, at his residence. He was born on June . . .

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Chickasawhay Natural Gas Celebrating 75 Years in Business
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Sat,05/16/26-10:00AM , 829 Reads
The Chickasawhay Natural Gas District is elated to celebrate providing quality service to the local community for 75 years now.
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Bible Verse
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Sun,05/17/26-12:00PM , 277 Reads
the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
— Psalm 147:11

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Be a Blessing for Parker and His Family
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Mon,05/18/26-9:30AM , 584 Reads
One handsome one year old baby boy, Parker Robinson, has demonstrated just how strong he is since he was born. He has already had multiple surgeries to fix various problems, but he still has more to overcome.
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Enrollment declines demand consolidation
Wed,05/20/26-2:56PM , 358 Reads 7,100 Statewide
The steady decline in enrollment in Mississippi’s public schools over the past dozen years raises two questions: Why is it happening? What is the state doing about it?

There is no single answer as to why Mississippi now has almost 70,000 fewer students in the public schools than it did in 2013.
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Quitman, 39355, MS

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Current Temp

74°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 80%
Max Temp: 83°F
Min Temp: 69°F
Feels Like: 77°F
Dew Point: 68°F
Humidity: 90%
Sunrise: 5:53 AM
Sunset: 7:49 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: SSE
Wind Gust: 5 mph
Sky Cover: 93%
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 68°F
Moon Rise: 10:46 AM
Moon Set: NA

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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